Other members of the group included guitarists Mike Daly and Phil Wandscher, bassist Steve Grothmann and drummer Skillet Gilmore.
Adams and Cary have publicly talked of reuniting Whiskeytown on multiple occasions, as recently as 2005, but as of yet, nothing new has materialized. The two did perform together briefly, along with Skillet Gilmore, on June 8, 2005, in Raleigh.
Major recordings include:
Faithless Street (Mood Food, 1995) which was later reissued with additional tracks and a new mix.
Strangers Almanac (Outpost, 1997).
Pneumonia (Lost Highway, 2001) the band's swan song, which Adams labored over for two years before its release, by which time the group had split up.
The EP Rural Free Delivery (Mood Food, 1997) collects unreleased tracks from the early days and is apparently reviled by Adams.
Additionally, the band's music appears on various soundtracks and compilations.
Turn Around
Whiskeytown Lyrics
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It's too weak here even where I stand
Come here darling let me see you hold my hand
So we can mend your broken halo
All I want from you
And all I want from you, is for you to
Turn around
Want to damage, so I damaged it some
We use to have it all now I just got some
Silent perfections mystery all easy to fall from your lips
All the while lies are told to me in shapeless secrets
When all I want from you
All I want from you
Is for you to
(Turn around Repeat x4)
Can't your turn around
Can't you turn around
Can't you turn around
Why can't you turn around
Turn around
Turn around
Turn around
The lyrics to Whiskeytown's song "Turn Around" seem to be about a relationship that has been damaged or is in a fragile state. The first verse mentions a desire to cross something, but the singer is hesitant because it's too weak even where they stand. The second line suggests that the relationship might not be strong enough to handle their crossing. The next line invites the partner to hold their hand, so they can mend their broken halo. This could imply that one or both parties in the relationship have flaws that need addressing, and they need to support each other through the process.
The second verse continues with a reference to wanting to damage something and the realization that they have lost everything they once had. The third line mentions "silent perfections," which could be interpreted as unspoken expectations or perhaps even unclear motives. The next line suggests that there are lies and secrets between them that threaten to erode their connection. This verse seems to emphasize the fragility of the relationship more than the first.
In the chorus, the singer implores their partner to turn around four times. While it's not clear what they're specifically asking the partner to do, it could be a plea to change direction, either metaphorically or in a more literal sense. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "turn around" several times, punctuated by the question "why can't you turn around?" It's possible that the singer is frustrated with their inability to communicate or reconcile with their partner.
Overall, "Turn Around" seems to be a wistful, melancholy song about a relationship that's struggling to survive. The lyrics suggest a longing for connection while acknowledging the challenges and frustrations that come with trying to repair a broken bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Want to cross but I don't think I can
I desire to cross over something, but I am not confident in my ability to do so.
It's too weak here even where I stand
The area in which I currently stand is too frail to withstand crossing over what I desire.
Come here darling let me see you hold my hand
Please come closer to me so that I may witness the act of you holding my hand.
So we can mend your broken halo
By holding hands, we can work together to repair the damage that has been done to your reputation or sense of self-worth.
All I want from you
My only request of you is
And all I want from you, is for you to
My sole desire from you is for you to
Turn around
Change your direction and focus on a new path.
Want to damage, so I damaged it some
I possess the desire to cause harm, so I took action to enact that harm.
We use to have it all now I just got some
We used to possess everything, but now all I have is a small portion of that wealth or happiness.
Silent perfections mystery all easy to fall from your lips
You speak with such grace and ease, revealing secrets and perfecting your storytelling with each word.
All the while lies are told to me in shapeless secrets
At the same time, you are keeping hidden lies from me in the form of ambiguous secrets.
Can't your turn around
Is it not possible for you to change your direction?
Why can't you turn around
What is preventing you from making a change in your path?
Turn around
Change your current direction and start anew.
Turn around
Change the path you are on currently.
Turn around
Choose a new direction in life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RYAN HARRIS, JOHNNY COLT, KENNY D. CRESSWELL
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